SpaceX Starship Flight 10 Cleared for August 24 Launch After FAA Approval
SpaceX Starship Flight 10 Cleared for August 24 Launch After FAA Approval
SpaceX is on track for its 10th full-scale Starship test flight, with launch approval now secured from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The colossal rocket is slated for liftoff no earlier than next Sunday, August 24, at 6:30 PM local Texas time (23:30 UTC).
Final preparations are underway at the Starbase launch site in South Texas. Engineers recently completed a crucial ‘spin prime’ test of the propulsion system, followed by inspections and last-minute heat shield touch-ups before the 403-foot-tall Starship and its Super Heavy booster are rolled out for flight.
This upcoming test is critical for SpaceX, following a challenging streak of five setbacks in 2025, including four disappointing test flights and a ground test explosion. The company aims to overcome these hurdles and advance key program milestones, such as successful upper-stage recovery and orbital refueling demonstrations – capabilities vital for future lunar and Martian missions.
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